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U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) from Echo Lane to the Winchester city limits
This study will focus on safety and multimodal access in the urbanized segment of U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) from Echo Lane to the Winchester city limits. This corridor includes several crash hot spots well as barriers to use for people walking to destinations such as nearby activity centers. The study is intended to assess mid-term to long-term challenges and opportunities and will identify project recommendations that can be advanced for federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on U.S. Route 522 (N. Frederick Pike) between Echo Lane and the Winchester city limits was completed in May 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.
District Lead: Brad Reed
Lead Consultant: Ken Schuenemeyer
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
May 5-19, 2025
|
444 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 81% |
| Congestion mitigation | 77% |
| Safety improvement | 67% |
| Pedestrian safety improvement | 50% |
| Bicycle access | 34% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 30% |
| Transit access | 25% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 92% |
| Corridor safety / intersection safety | 78% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 72% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 73% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 74% |
| Public transit access and service | 67% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 63% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 55% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 53% |
| Running red lights | 46% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 43% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 42% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 36% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 25% |
| Inadequate lighting | 25% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 24% |
| Side-impact crashes | 23% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 16% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 13% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 12% |
| Other | 4% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Poor signal coordination | 56% |
| Difficulty making left turns | 37% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 32% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 31% |
| Difficulty when walking | 24% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 19% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 17% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 98% |
| Walking | 12% |
| Cycling | 7% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 1% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 1% |
Last updated: June 11, 2025
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